| 释义 |
selectorate|sɪˈlɛktərət|
[Blend of selector and electorate.]
That section of a political party which has the effective power to choose a representative.
1967P. Paterson Selectorate i. 27 Within the Conservative selectorate there are almost as many grades and ranks and classifications as in a masonic order. 1969Daily Tel. 10 Dec. 14 Most [primaries], while broadening the selectorate, are still open to the criticism that the many are brought in only at the final stage, to exercise a choice over a few candidates chosen by a committee. 1980Times 20 June 14/4, I favour confining the selectorate to MPs. |